Did you know that Public Health Nurses are assigned to each school in Chatham-Kent? Do you know what your Public Health Nurses can do for you? Read on to find out.   

Your Public Health Nurses act as a link to all Public Health Unit programs and resources. Public Health services aim to promote Healthy Living amongst the student population. The role of the Public Health Nurses at CKSS is to provide counselling, resources, consultation and referrals in regards to the following health topics:   

• Sexual health information and counselling

• Quit smoking programs

• Immunizations

• Substance abuse prevention

• Birth control and pregnancy testing

• Healthy eating and physical activity promotion

• Eating disorders / anorexia / bulimia

• Mental health

• Healthy relationships/self esteem

These services are available to students and staff at CKSS once a week throughout the school year. Students are welcome to arrange confidential and private appointments with the Public Health Nurse at school as needed.

The Public Health Nurses are also responsible for ensuring that all students are up to date with their vaccinations. Yearly immunization clinics are held at the school. Students not returning requested immunization information to the nurse or not updating their vaccinations as required will be suspended from school under the Immunization of School Pupils Act, 1990.  

The nurses also offer presentations to all Grade 9 Phys Ed classes as part of their mandatory education in the area of sexual health.  

Your Public Health Nurses are Nicole Lund and Patty Stewardson . They can be reached by phone or e-mail.

Nicole Lund R.N. , B.Sc.N.
Public Health Nurse        

Patty Stewardson R.N. , DPHN
Public Health Nurse